Description
Experience a burst of flavor with the Jalapeno Honey Drenched Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich! This mouthwatering creation features juicy, crispy chicken coated in a sweet and spicy jalapeño honey sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this sandwich will elevate your meal with its delightful combination of heat and sweetness. Serve it up on toasted buns for an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 fresh jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- Dredge each marinated chicken breast in the seasoned flour until well-coated.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While frying, mix sliced jalapeños with honey to create the sauce.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise mixed with lemon juice on toasted buns, adding fried chicken, and drizzling with jalapeño honey sauce.
- Serve immediately with extra jalapeños as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 270g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For variations, substitute jalapeños with your favorite peppers or add crispy bacon for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in a preheated oven at 375°F for best results.